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SHENANIGANS

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

ISLAND GAMES

ADVANCED EQUESTRIAN

OUR INFORMATION

Brookhill Ranch Christian Summer Camp was established in 1964 with the purpose of reaching out to every young person with unconditional love, helping each one to realize his or her own intrinsic worth.

AGE RANGE:

All campers are required to have completed the 3rd grade and may attend through the summer they completed the 9th grade.

WHAT TO BRING:

Sleeping bag (or blankets and sheets), pillow, clip-on fan, tennis shoes, shorts, shirts, socks, stamps, stationery, hat (if skin difficulty from the sun), camera (if desired), Bible, towel, wash cloths, and toiletries. Campers should bring extra money for T-shirts, canteen, etc. A general suggestion is between $35 to $40. Bills can be exchanged for quarters and/or smaller bills at registration on Monday. GIRLS — ONE PIECE BATHING SUITS ONLY. NO RADIOS, IPODS, VIDEO GAMES, VIDEO CAMERAS, FIREWORKS, LIGHTERS, OR MATCHES ARE ALLOWED. ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED AT CAMP — CAMPERS USING CELL PHONES WILL BE DISMISSED FROM CAMP. This is imperative to insure your camper’s safety. It would be impossible to monitor the phone calls received and made at camp without STRICTLY enforcing this policy.

PLEASE BE SURE ALL BELONGINGS ARE PROPERLY MARKED

Please do not send valuable or irreplaceable articles to camp. We are not responsible for lost items. We are sure you understand that we cannot return items left by campers, this would be impossible. NOTE: When you pick your camper up on Saturday there will be a table outside of the pavilion with lost stuff from the week. Please make sure you check for anything that belongs to your camper.

FOOD AND MEALS:

Brookhill furnishes a variety of nutritious foods. Meals are furnished in the total cost. Brookhill leaves cold drinks and snacks up to parents’ discretion, and young people will have regularly scheduled canteen time to safeguard proper eating habits (bring extra money for these things). SORRY, NO SPECIAL DIETS FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

BUNK HOUSES:

Neat, rustic, well-kept bunk houses are provided in true ranch style. Twenty campers with a Head Counselor of college age and a Jr. Counselor live in each bunk house. Girls and boys sections are adequately separated. Shower houses with restroom facilities are cleaned and inspected daily. Bunk house living is “family style” with a variety of different age groupings. No child of one age group is ever in bunk houses alone (providing others of the same age have registered). We will not place a group of more than three campers together as bunkmates in the same bunk house; this makes it very difficult for the counselors. Please help us avoid confusion and disappointment at registration by noting this policy when choosing bunkmates.

AIRPLANE ARRIVALS:

We do not pick up campers outside the Hot Springs area; however, an airport shuttle service can be secured by calling 1-501-247-8006. The shuttle service comes to the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Notify us a week in advance, and we’ll pick up the camper there. Private planes coming into the Hot Springs airport need to notify us a week prior to arrival for pickup transportation to camp.

OUR REGISTRATION

Registration for camp is open each year beginning January 1st. Camp fills up fast, so register early.

Applications accepted beginning January 1, 2019

June 10-15

June 17-22

June 24-29

July 1-6

July 8-13

July 15-20

July 22-27

July 29-August 3

PLEASE CHOOSE A DATE WHEN THE CAMPER CAN BE HERE FOR THE ENTIRE SESSION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION. CAMPERS THAT LEAVE CAMP EARLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THE CAMP SESSION.

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER FOR CAMP
The cost for registration is $625 per camper, which may be paid in full if desired, but the $300 deposit is required now. The remaining $325.00 will be due when you arrive at camp. There are two methods of registration: online, or traditional.

Option Two: Traditional
For those desiring to register using a more traditional means, please use the following steps:Please note: Your traditional application does not guarantee a camper’s position in a certain week; reservations are based on availability upon receipt of the application. If your 1st choice of dates is full, you will be placed on a waiting list, or placed in your second choice, if applicable. A confirmation card will be sent in the mail with your camper’s confirmed dates.

Bring your completed health form, along with your remaining balance of $300 to the first day of camp.

OUR ACTIVITIES

Brookhill Ranch Summer Camp offers a wide variety of activities for campers to choose. Here is a list of the activities we offer.

Advanced Equestrian Track

This activity is for those campers wanting to pursue their achievements in Horseback. From Beginner Horseman to the Advanced Equestrian, this activity provides individual help in achieving your goals to become the best Brookhill Horseman you can be.

Archery

A great activity for anyone who has ever wanted to try their hand at a bow and arrow! Brookhill provides bows, arrows, and instruction. Learn the basic bow handling and shooting skills, as well as shaving cream filled balloon shoots, free canteen tournaments, and the famous Brookhill hunt!

Beach Volleyball

You asked and we listened! Welcome to this co-ed beach volleyball activity! You will enjoy beach volleyball at it’s finest while learning the drills and skills it takes to dominate the sand. See you on the court.

Big Lake

Have you ever imagined riding a bicycle across a lake? What about sinking a canoe? If this peaks your interest, don’t hesitate a minute longer to sign up for this activity. Boats, life jackets, instructors and adventure await! If you are in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade, then what are you waiting for?

Casting & Fishing

Our newest and one of our most exciting activities. Complete with instructors, competition and games, this activity promises FUN! FUN! Offering one of the highest awards at Brookhill, the Pro Angler, this activity will also test your knowledge of lures, knot tying, and breeds of fish. Sign up and sink your hook into this activity! Go fish!

Crafts

Brookhill has an arts and crafts hut filled with fun things to do. If you love arts and crafts and using your imagination, then this is the activity is for you. Learn how to make Brookhill style name-tags, show your cabin spirit with the famous Brookhill particle board art, and get your hands ooey gooey with your very own homemade “Gak”.

Drama

The Brookhill drama team works on 2 original skits all week long to perform in front of the camp. In addition to learning the skits, you will play drama relative games, practice and enhance your basic drama skills, and have the most fun possible packed into one week. Sign up for this activity right away… your audience awaits!

Fun Swim

Take a plunge off a 12 ft. high dive, and soar down a 20 ft zip line! It’s not a water park; it’s FUN SWIM at Brookhill. There are lifeguards on duty to ensure safety and fun. If you are in the mood for a cool down this summer, then take a dip into this activity.

Go-Carts

Drive down the big straight-away track or maybe the shorty curvy track is more your style. Either way, you are in the driver’s seat of your own go-cart and there is nothing out ahead but more road to conquer. So take a seat, put your hands on the wheel, and get ready for the ride of your life.

Hodge Podge

As one of our most popular activities, Hodge Podge is a never-ending assortment of exhilarating games. With food relays, mini golf, and water balloon volleyball, this activity defines nonstop fun. After one day in this activity, you will see why it’s our fastest growing activity at Brookhill. Sign up for Hodge Podge and be a part of the trend.

Horseback Riding

For the cowgirl or cowboy inside of you just waiting to get out, saddle up and learn how to control a horse and enjoy riding. If you know how to ride and just want to have fun, this activity is for you. This activity is strictly designed for riding and not to achieve awards.

Island Games

Calling all competitors! If you enjoy Survivor type challenges and love being outdoors this is the activity for you. Enjoy a series of team competitions on our popular Carnival island while testing your skill, knowledge and creativity in this one of a kind activity. Sign up for Island Games and get your Game Face on!

Nature Adventure

If you enjoy being outdoors then this activity is where you need to be. A barnyard full of animals including a cow, baby chickens, rabbits, miniature pony, turtles, goats, and much more awaits you. You will build a campfire, play in a hayloft, feed the animals, have turtle races, and go searching for arrowheads in a creek bed. Get ready for fun!

Riflery

Shoot with a BB gun, pellet gun, 22 rifle, and a shotgun. You will start with paper targets and then move on to shoot much more difficult rubber targets. Our instructors provide the guns, safety supervision, proper gun handling and maintenance instructions and a whole lot of fun! Lock and load!

Shenanigans

If you are laid back and competitive, then this activity is most definitely for you! From board games to card games to group games and more, Shenanigans is the place to be! Held in our Hangout, this activity provides a great opportunity for campers to have one on one interaction with some of our most fun counselors while learning how to create and have fun without technology. Join us for one of the best additions to camp.

Small Lake

Pedal boats, splash boats, water basketball tournaments and cane pole fishing are just a few of the attractions at the 5 acre lake. This activity is provided for the campers who have finished the 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade and who love to be on the water. Grab your life vest and have fun!

Sports (Boys & Girls)

Don’t miss your favorite sports this summer! Basketball, volleyball and football are just a few of the sports taught and played in this activity. Work on drills, technique, teamwork, leadership and have a blast doing it. Games and competition are sure to bring out your talent. Still think you are too good for summer camp? Don’t sing it. Bring it!

Tennis

A great activity to improve your skills as you play on our brand new, professional grade tennis court! You can bring your own racket or use one of ours. Games, round robin tournaments and playing match against some of our staff are just a few of the things that make this activity a must for all tennis lovers. Are you up to the challenge?

Water Rides

If you are out of the 8th or 9th grade this is the activity you have been waiting for! Jump on the floating trampoline. Swim and chill with your favorite counselors. AND don’t forget about the main attraction-TUBING!!! Don’t pass this activity up. This is the activity everyone talks about so make sure you sign up for fun!

TURKEY DAY

Turkey Day Registration opens on September 3rd.

2018 Dates: November 23rd-25th

EARLY REGISTRATION (due to the cold) begins Friday at 4:30pm

Registration begins Friday at 5:30pm

Retreat ends Sunday at 12:00pm

Cost: $175.00 (NO REFUND POLICY)

The Turkey Day Conference is for Brookhill campers and High Point Leaders, who want to be challenged to go to the next level. This weekend consists of connecting with friends, powerful worship, moments of prayer, encouraging messages, and the greatest weekend of your year with your LIT FAM SQUAD. Limited space is available. Don’t miss out on the greatest weekend of the year!

*Turkey Day Requirements:
You must have attended Brookhill or High Point and be in high school or college to be eligible for Turkey Day. Sorry, no first time campers.

OUR STAFF

There are many people involved in making camp successful. These are just a few of our leaders.

Kelle Stahl

Secretary

Kelle Stahl is our office secretary. Kelle handles every registration form personally. She takes great care in placing the campers in their activities and does her very best to provide customer service to anyone who requires it.

David & MeLisa Pate

Camp Administrator/Office Staff

David Pate is the Camp Administrator. He oversees the hiring of the staff and the development of our JCT’s. MeLisa is a full time mother and works very closely with our First Aid Counselor providing a mother’s care to our campers when necessary.

Mike & Lynlee McMillan

Operations Manager/Camp Director

Lynlee (Brooks) McMillan is the Camp Director. Camp is her favorite time of the year and she loves every camper like they are her own children. Mike McMillan is the Operations Manager. He now oversees all of the facilities and all of the activities of camp.

THE RED T-SHIRT

Putting on the Red T-shirt is seen as great privilege and responsibility. The red in the shirt represents the blood of Christ that purifies and consecrates the believer and sets them apart from the world. Counselors understand that even when they are not at camp wearing the Red T-shirt, they are still representatives of what it stands for no matter where they are or what they are doing. If you wish to become a part of the Red T-shirt legacy, click on a link below to receive more information about applying.

OUR POLICY

Below is a list of information concerning our policies and procedures.

CAMP REGISTRATION DAY

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Monday of your choice of dates) We will NOT begin before 3:00 pm and will conclude at 4:30 pm. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE. Camper Arrival MUST BE APPROVED AFTER 4:30 PM New campers cannot miss the vital orientation session, This is most important to a good beginning at camp. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY-No supervision provided. Camp ends: 12:30 pm Saturday of your choice of dates.

CAMP DEPARTURE

Please mark these dates and times on your calendar.Please don’t be late picking up your child,
They feel deserted when they are the only ones left at camp.Closing ceremonies begin at 11:30 am; camp will end at 12:30 pm.
Camp DVD’s, pictures, shirts, hats, and books etc. will be available for purchase upon camp closing. PLEASE CHOOSE A DATE WHEN THE CAMPER CAN BE HERE FOR THE ENTIRE SESSION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.CAMPERS THAT LEAVE CAMP EARLY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THE CAMP SESSION.
The office MUST be notified of any early departures.

CAMP REGULATIONS & STANDARDS

Brookhill strives for the highest physical, mental and spiritual standards possible. There will be NO smoking, matches, lighters, fireworks, use of tobacco, alcohol, or abusive language. We do not allow piercings or any such items or behavior of questionable nature. No Drugs allowed, (except that prescribed by a doctor, which is kept with the First Aid Counselor). We protect our campers from influences which we feel to be detrimental, degrading, destructive or not in keeping with Brookhill standards. Please, girls one-piece bathing suits, please boys no earrings. Absolutely no cell phones are allowed at camp. This is imperative to insure your campers’ safety as it would be impossible to monitor calls made and received at camp. We reserve the right to deny acceptance to any applicant based on the standards outlined in this application, as well as dismissal from camp should it become necessary.

REFUND POLICY

It is important to us that you understand this policy, so that you will not feel taken advantage of. The deposit for camp is $225.00. Prior to May 1st $100.00 is refundable. After May 1st the deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation for ANY reason. There will be no exceptions.

BUNKHOUSE/CABIN ASSIGNMENTS

Two campers wishing to be in the same bunkhouse must give each others names in the “I prefer to be with” space provided on front of the application. *Please do not list more than one name. Confusion anddisappointment at registration can be avoided if Parents help choose their child’s ONE cabin mate. PLEASE CALL if you do not CLEARLY UNDERSTAND this policy. There will be NO CHANGES to BUNKHOUSE ASSIGNMENTS at Registration.

HEALTH POLICY

Brookhill is a physically demanding camp. We are happy to help parents with children who have difficulty in specific areas, but it is imperative that the parents communicate the camper’s difficulties BEFORE coming to camp. *We cannot accommodate physical or mental limitations. The existence of a “limiting condition” does not necessarily exclude a child from camp; however a failure on the parents’ part to disclose a “limiting condition” prior to registration can result in automatic dismissal of the camper. No refund will be available at that time. Please consider your child’s ability to participate before applying to camp.

PLEASE NOTE, there is not a Doctor or nurse on staff. There is a First Aid counselor on site to dispense medicine, and to attend to minor injuries. We strive to provide tasty and healthy meals to your camper. However, we are unable to prepare separate meals due to allergies or preference. Thank you for understanding the difficulty of accommodating this request.

CAMP ACTIVITIES

Please help your child choose his or her 4 activities, as they will be required to take them the first day of camp. After this time they will have an opportunity to change their scheduled activities. Every conceivable effort is made to protect each camper’s health and safety through training of the staff. However, the camp assumes no responsibility for accidents, illness, or loss of life, or for loss of personal equipment by fire, theft, natural disasters, or campers’ carelessness. Brookhill is noted for its safety measures and few accidents. We have found all of the things listed here to be important to the Camper, and to us. We expect to have a great time with your child. Thank you for taking time to help your child have the most wonderful camping experience possible.

RESPONSIBILITY

Every conceivable effort is made to protect campers’ health and safety through training of staff; however, the camp assumes no responsibility for accidents, for illness, for loss of life, nor for loss of personal equipment by fire, theft, or a camper’s carelessness. Brookhill is noted for its safety measures and very few accidents. (If your child has a physical or mental condition apart from the norm, we must be contacted prior to acceptance of application.)

CONTACT US

If you have questions or need more information feel free to fill out our contact form.